Statistical Days of Finnish Statistical Society
May 26-27, 2003
Turku, Finland

Finnish Statistical Society, Finnish Society of Biostatistics, Department of Statistics in University of Turku, Department of Economics and Statistics in Åbo Akademi University, and Department of Quantitative Methods in Management in Turku School of Economics and Business Administration arrange in connection with Statistical Days a two-day symposium on

Current Topics in Longitudinal Data Analysis

The seminar covers topics concerning the statistical methods in longitudinal data analysis and survey-based panel analysis. The topics will be approached from the modeller's and practitioner's points of view. In case of categorical response, advantages and disadvantages of various procedures will be discussed and compared in detail. A general framework to deal with incomplete longitudinal data will be formulated. Also the important issue of weighting arising in panel surveys with a longitudinal objective will be covered. Statisticians, researchers and other professionals with an interest in longitudinal data analysis from the industry, academia, regulatory and other government agencies - Come and join in this excellent educational event with opportunities for vibrant discussions with leading experts in the field!

Main themes - Speakers - Program - Venue - Registration - Posters - StatNet Course - Mini-Symposium - Organisers - Sponsors

Mini-
Symposium

Main themes

Speakers

Program

Venue

The symposium will take place in the Publicum Assistentinkatu 7 at the University of Turku. Publicum is situated near the other Universities in Turku and Turku University Hospital, within walking distance from Kupittaa railway station (1.5 km) and about 3 km from the central train and bus stations (see map). The buffet on Monday evening has been reserved in Sigyn Café (street address: Linnankatu 60) by the beautiful river Aura (see map).

Registration

Registration fees

* Valid student ID is required to be shown when registering for the seminar.

Registration fee includes participation in the scientific programme, symposium proceedings, morning and afternoon coffee/tea, lunch, and buffet-dinner.

Participants are expected to take care of their lodging by themselves. There are a plenty of affordable lodging possibilities both near the Publicum and in the center of Turku within a walking distance from Publicum.

Information on Hotels

The registration fee should be payed before May 9th 2003 to Biostatistiikan seura ry (Nordea Turku Hämeenkatu 165230 - 6273). Please ensure that your name is printed clearly in the payment form to ensure correct registration.

Registration form

Posters

Participants may present a poster paper in the symposium. The poster session will be arranged in the lobby of Publicum on Monday 26th from 16.45 until 18.30. Please indicate in the registration form if you wish to present a poster.

StatNet Course

The Symposium is a part of the StatNet course meriting 3 credits. The course includes also a final exam based on additional material. For additional information on the course please contact Esa Uusipaikka.

Mini-Symposium

Society of Statisticians in the Finnish Pharmaceutical Industry organises a half-day Mini- Symposium on 'Assessing Non-Inferiority in Clinical Trials' on Wednesday, 28 May 2003. This will be held in conjunction with the Annual Statistical Days of the Finnish Statistical Society at the same premises of the University of Turku. Professor Dr Iris Pigeot (University of Bremen, Germany) will give a talk on 'Assessing non-inferiority of a new treatment in a clinical trial' followed by commentary speakers, Dr Pasi Korhonen (Orion Pharma, Finland) and Professor Juhani Tuominen (University of Turku, Finland). The event ends with a panel discussion. There will be no registration fee for the Mini-Symposium. In case you would like to registrate ONLY to the Mini-Symposium, send e-mail to Pekka Heikkilä.

Detailed program of the Mini-Symposium

Organising committee

Leif Nordberg, Professor, Åbo Akademi University,
tel. +358 2 215 4163 and +358 50 561 6952 (mobile), e-mail Leif Nordberg@abo.fi

Virpi Ahola, Assistant Professor, University of Turku,
tel. +358 2 333 5391, e-mail Virpi.Ahola@utu.fi

Janne Engblom, Lecturer, Turku School of Economics and Business Administration,
tel. +358 2 481 4346

Pauli Puukka, Chief of Research Methodology, Kela Research Department,
tel. +358 20 43 46138, +358 40 765 8563 (mobile)

Juhani Tuominen, Professor, University of Turku,
tel. +358 2 333 5435, +358 40 504 9495 (mobile)

Jari Turunen, Vice President, 4Pharma,
tel. +358 2 283 5712, +358 44 029 7783 (mobile)

Esa Uusipaikka, Professor, University of Turku,
tel. +358 2 333 5436, +358 40 560 3436 (mobile)

Jouni Vuorinen, CEO and President, 4Pharma,
tel. +358 2 283 5710, +358 44 029 7743 (mobile)

The committee members are pleased to answer all queries concerning the seminar.

Sponsors

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Esa - 17.4.2003

Abstract of the Molenberghs and Verbeke lectures

Abstract of the Särndal lecture